Research Scientist – Functional Genomics & In Vitro Screens

Novo Nordisk; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Oxford is seeking a Research Scientist to join its functional genomics team. The candidate will design and optimise in-vitro workflows for target discovery in metabolic diseases like diabetes and obesity. Responsibilities include executing high-throughput assays, analyzing data, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Applicants must hold a PhD or master's with relevant experience and practical skills in assay development and gene editing. This position is maternity leave cover, with a deadline of January 11th, 2026.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in functional genomics or related fields.
• Practical experience in executing medium- to high-throughput in-vitro functional genomics screens.
• Familiarity with FAIR data principles and ELN usage.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and optimise in-vitro functional genomics workflows.
• Engineers cell lines and performs gene editing for assay development.
• Independently analyse screening data and produce summaries.

Skills

Assay development

Gene editing

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

PhD or master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology or related field

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Automated lab equipment

Job description

A global healthcare company in Oxford is seeking a Research Scientist to join its functional genomics team. The candidate will design and optimise in-vitro workflows for target discovery in metabolic diseases like diabetes and obesity. Responsibilities include executing high-throughput assays, analyzing data, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Applicants must hold a PhD or master's with relevant experience and practical skills in assay development and gene editing. This position is maternity leave cover, with a deadline of January 11th, 2026.